Oct 2, 2024
Area wide Insect Trapping Network (October 2, 2024)
Area wide Insect Trapping Network VegIPM Update, Vol. 15, No. 20, Oct 2, 2024
Results of pheromone and sticky trap catches can be viewed here.
Corn earworm:
CEW moth counts low in most traps; below average for this early produce season.
Beet armyworm:
Trap counts decreasing in most areas, and below average for late September
Cabbage looper:
Cabbage looper trap counts low in all locations, typical for mid-late September.
Diamondback moth:
Adult activity beginning to pick up in Dome Valley. Overall, typical of late September with minimal monsson activity.
Whitefly:
Adult movement most active in Dome Valley; overall below average for mid September
Thrips:
Thrips adult movement light; overall activity typical for September.
Aphids:
Aphid movement absent so far; anticipate activity to pick up when winds beginning blowing from N-NW.
Leafminers:
Adult activity light in all areas, about average for this time of season.
To contact John Palumbo go to:
jpalumbo@ag.arizona.edu